If going home is the most important part of your workday, then your lunch break no doubt comes in second place. And that means making the most of your mid-day trip out of office.
Here are some of our favorite places in the metro area to grab lunch and get fueled up for the rest of the workday.
Lunch best bets
Our top picks for your lunch break
By Taylor Carik
MetromixApril 12, 2008
Pineda Tacos
60 Nathan Lane,
Plymouth
763-545-1977
Pineda Tacos is an unrivaled and blissfully delicious hole-in-the-wall taqueria with locations all over the Twin Cities.
Holy Land Bakery & Deli
2513 Central Ave. N.E., St. Anthony612-781-2627
Holy Land hits the spot with an impressive inventory of Middle Eastern groceries, fresh meats (including goat) and baked goods.
Babani's Kurdish Restaurant
544 St. Peter Street, St. Paul651-602-9964
Babani’s takes its name from a Kurdish tribe known for the sexual prowess and patriotism of its men and the kindness and culinary skills of its women.
Sawatdee
7885 Main Street North, Maple Grove763-494-5708
This suburban version of one of the Twin Cities' favorite Thai joints also houses a sushi bar called Zushiya.
Broders' Cucina Italiana
2308 W. 50th St.,
Minneapolis
612-925-3113
A trip to Broders Cucina is an honest Italian experience.
The Local
931 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis612-904-1000
Whether it’s a pint after work, a quick bite for lunch or a group outing to watch hurling or rugby, there’s never a dull moment at this downtown pub. The Local is one of the largest pubs around and aims to keep things as authentic as possible. All draft beers are served in 20-ounce tulip glasses and Irish whiskey flows like an unstoppable river. While there are a few nooks and crannies for solitude, and the dining room offers a more laid back atmosphere, this is a place for more good loud times as opposed to a quiet night out.
Yum! Kitchen and Bakery
4000 Minnetonka Blvd.,
St. Louis Park
952-922-4000
You really can’t resist hammering this restaurant’s namesake into the ground.
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